This Cookie Policy outlines how we collect and use data when you visit ProsperoTeaching.com. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the latest regulations, including Google’s 2024 EU consent policy.
Your data privacy matters to us, and we give you control over how your data is shared by offering the option to manage your Cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time to select between Strictly Necessary Cookies, Performance Cookies, and Targeting Cookies.
We inform users about how Google and other third parties may use their personal data when they give consent on our site. For more details, please review Google’s Privacy & Terms.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how and why we collect, store, use, and share personal information, (for example, we may use personal data for personalisation of ads and cookies may be used for personalised and non-personalized advertising.)
The website is operated on a WordPress platform built on PHP. We use the OneTrust platform to manage user privacy, security, and compliance preferences.
Prospero Teaching is a trading name under Prospero Group Limited. As a leading education agency, we operate across the UK and internationally, with dedicated teams providing support to educators. This specialist division is part of Prospero Group Ltd., a medium-sized agency with over 100 staff. For more information, click here.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at contact@prosperoteaching.com or reach out to our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at DPO@prosperogrp.com.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device, designed to hold data about your interactions with our website. They help improve your experience by:
- Remembering settings: So you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit a new page.
- Saving information: Like your postcode, so you don’t need to keep re-entering it.
- Measuring website use: To help us understand user behavior and improve functionality.
Cookies cannot harm your computer, and we do not store personally identifiable information in the cookies we use on this website.
We are providing this information to ensure compliance with UK and EU regulations and to maintain transparency about how we handle your privacy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We ask for your permission before placing cookies (or similar technologies) on your device, except for those essential to providing services you have requested (e.g., completing registration or application forms).
Consent will be obtained via a pop-up box, and users can manage their cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” pop-up, located at the bottom left of the website. Both “Accept” and “Reject” buttons are given equal prominence to ensure user choice.
The types of cookies we use are:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable you to navigate the site and use essential features, such as secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, allowing us to improve user experience and functionality. The data collected is anonymized.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to provide advertising relevant to you. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name | Description |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare places the cookie on end-user devices that access customer sites protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. |
Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Description |
| IDE | Used to measure the conversion rate of ads presented to the user. Expires in 1.5 years. |
| test_cookie | A session cookie used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies. |
| _fbp | Facebook tracking pixel used to identify visitors for personalized advertising. |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. |
| lastExternalReferrer | Detects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL address. |
| lastExternalReferrerTime | Detects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL address. |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Description |
| s7 | Gathers data regarding site usage and user behavior on the website. |
| __ptq.gif | Records anonymous page view data |
| __hstc | The main cookie for tracking visitors. |
| hubspotutk | Keeps track of a visitor’s identity. It is passed to HubSpot on form submission and used for deduplication. |
| __hssc | Keeps track of sessions. |
| __hssrc | Set whenever HubSpot changes the session cookie to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser. |
| ga# | Used to distinguish individual users via a randomly generated client identifier for calculating visits. |
| _ga | Records an ID to collect data about website usage. |
Third-Party Cookies
During your visit to our site, you may encounter cookies set by third parties (e.g., YouTube). These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we recommend reviewing them for further details. We do not control the settings of these cookies.
For more details on the third parties (including Google) and Ad Technology partners that will have access to user data collected on our site, visit this page.
For more information on the cookies used by Google, please visit their Cookie Information page.
How to Control or Delete Cookies
If cookies are not enabled on your device, your experience on our website may be affected. However, you can control or delete cookies at any time. To manage cookies:
- Adjust your browser settings to accept, reject, or delete cookies.
- Use the “Cookie Settings” pop-up on our website to manage your preferences.
- For more detailed information on managing cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
Please note that deleting or disabling certain cookies may limit your access to certain areas or features of our site.
Consent Management
We have implemented the OneTrust platform to manage consent, ensuring compliance with current regulations. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via our “Cookie Settings” pop-up, available on every page. We do not use pre-ticked boxes, and options to accept or reject cookies are presented with equal emphasis to ensure your decision is freely made.
For more information on how your data is used, or if you require assistance, please contact our Data Protection Officer at DPO@prosperogrp.com.